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OCTYL FORMATE

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OCTYL FORMATE Basic information

Product Name:
OCTYL FORMATE
Synonyms:
  • OCTYL FORMATE
  • OCTYL ALCOHOL FORMATE
  • OCLyl ForMate
  • 1-octylformate
  • n-Octyl formate
  • n-Octyl methanoate
  • FEMA 2809
  • FORMIC ACID OCTYL ESTER
CAS:
112-32-3
MF:
C9H18O2
MW:
158.24
EINECS:
203-959-5
Mol File:
112-32-3.mol
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OCTYL FORMATE Chemical Properties

Melting point:
-39.1°C
Boiling point:
87-89 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
Density 
0.877 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index 
n20/D 1.418(lit.)
FEMA 
2809 | OCTYL FORMATE
Flash point:
171 °F
color 
Colorless liquid
Odor
fruity odor
Odor Type
fruity
biological source
synthetic
JECFA Number
122
LogP
3.49
CAS DataBase Reference
112-32-3
EPA Substance Registry System
Formic acid, octyl ester (112-32-3)
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Safety Information

Hazard Codes 
Xi
Risk Statements 
36/37/38
Safety Statements 
26-36/37/39
WGK Germany 
2
RTECS 
LQ9290000
Toxicity
skn-rbt 500 mg/24H MOD FCTXAV 17,883,79

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OCTYL FORMATE Usage And Synthesis

Description

Octyl formate has a fruity odor with a rose-orange note and a bitter flavor that is refreshingly fruity green at low concentrations. May be prepared by esterification of n-octyl alcohol with formic acid; by boiling n-octyl chloride with formamide in the presence of small amounts of HCl.

Chemical Properties

n-Octyl formate has a fruity odor with a rose–orange note and a bitter flavor, refreshingly fruity green at low concentrations.

Occurrence

Reported found in Scotch spearmint oil and roast beef.

Preparation

By esterification of n-octyl alcohol with formic acid; by boiling n-octyl chloride with formamide in the presence of small amounts of HCl.

Definition

ChEBI: A formate ester of octan-1-ol.

General Description

Octyl formate is one of the flavor volatile components reported in blackberries, mushrooms and certain varieties of rice.

Safety Profile

A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

OCTYL FORMATE Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

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